So my advice - aggressively save $, once you have 20% for a duplex, find a good deal where you can add value that will have a stable occupancy (by a university, public transportation, etc.)Just my 2 cents.

I work in the Transportation Industry.

Trucking is a cost to consider too... the further away from the plant, the higher the transportation cost.5) As noted in #3, lumber is a low margin commodity... takeoffs take a lot of time and there is little reward for a rep.  

I am from Boston, MA and want take advantage of a 3.5% FHA loan.

Most of the city has a crime rate since it's on it's way to phoenix and drugs are transported through.

I'm looking to connect with Real Estate Investors in the Worcester/Boston MA area.

I'm looking to connect with Real Estate Investors in the Worcester/Boston MA area.

I moved from Washington, DC to Boston a few months ago. 

I am an ambitious realist whose journey started in a small town in upstate New York. I found my way to Massachusetts just less than two years ago and since have experienced many endeavors that have served as lifelong ...

Oakland close to public transport is better, but still $3700 rent.